Verdict
At RM498,888 apiece, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the sharper choice if outright pace matters: its 416 hp, 500 Nm petrol mild-hybrid powertrain reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, versus 248 hp, 400 Nm and 6.1 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The GLE counters with a 31 kWh battery and a quoted 114 km EV range, plus 107 mm more wheelbase and air suspension. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, that PHEV capability is meaningful; the GLC still carries 55 litres more boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, adaptive cruise control and a 545-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can use its 31 kWh battery and quoted 114 km EV range, while prioritising its larger cabin footprint and air suspension.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 seconds.
- Electrified range: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has no EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLE quotes 114 km from a 31 kWh battery.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 2,888 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLE 2,995 mm.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE 490 litres.
- Suspension: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe multi-link front and rear; Mercedes-Benz GLE multi-link air suspension front and rear with ADS PLUS.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm, with 4.8-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- 545-litre boot, 55 litres larger than the GLE's
- Digital Light matrix LEDs, adaptive cruise control and head-up display
- No battery-only driving range versus the GLE's quoted 114 km
- Smaller 2,888 mm wheelbase versus 2,995 mm
- No air suspension, massage or front-seat ventilation
GLE
- 31 kWh battery and quoted 114 km EV range
- 2,995 mm wheelbase with Airmatic air suspension and ADS PLUS
- Powered front seats with massage and ventilation
- 248 hp and 400 Nm trail the GLC Coupe's 416 hp and 500 Nm
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds slower
- 490-litre boot is 55 litres smaller, and it has passive rather than adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,888 | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 150 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:20 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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AMG GLC Coupe vs GLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The AMG GLC Coupe is better for performance, with 416 hp and a 4.8-second sprint to 100 km/h. The GLE is better for plug-in driving, cabin length and air-suspension comfort, with a quoted 114 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both cost RM498,888. The decision is therefore between the AMG GLC Coupe's 416 hp performance and larger boot, or the GLE's PHEV system, air suspension and larger dimensions.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has the larger boot at 545 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLE provides 490 litres, despite being 161 mm longer and riding on a 107 mm longer wheelbase.
